Single-sex education for girls

Research from around the world provides strong evidence that girls-only education leads to higher academic achievement, higher confidence levels, greater participation in STEM, and enhanced career aspirations. In the absence of boys, teaching is tailored to girls’ learning needs and preferences, and activities and academic opportunities are free of gender-stereotyping. Girls have more grit, greater self-esteem and feel empowered to achieve their full potential.

MGSC is a proud member of The Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia, the region’s leading voice for the education and empowerment of girls and young women.

They conduct comprehensive and thorough research in the area of girls' education. Some of their research is shared here.

The benefits of a single-sex education for girls

Her academic success: higher confidence and better outcomes

Her career: no limits to what she can achieve

Her wellbeing: comfortable with her body image and being herself

Her safety: there’s less bullying and greater respect

Her voice: there’s no place for inequality

For more see: agsa.org.au/why-a-girls-school-the-research

Quick-facts check list

Single-sex schools create a culture of strong academic achievement, particularly for girls

Girls’ schools buck the trend in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths)

Girls feel empowered to defy gender stereotypes

Girls’ schools build self-esteem and enhance wellbeing

Girls’ schools tailor teaching to girls and provide an aspirational environment

For more see agsa.org.au/quick-facts-about-girls-schools/

Thank you to AGSA for permission to share their research here.